Stories of Impact podcast

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In every episode, we travel the world and dive deep into the intersection of spirituality and science on Stories of Impact, The American Writing Awards Science Podcast of the Year. Every first and third Tuesday of the month, writer, performer, producer Tavia Gilbert and journalist Richard Sergay bring you a new conversation that offers uplifting explorations about the art and science of human flourishing. This project was made possible through the generous support of a grant from Templeton World Charity Foundation.

In every episode, we travel the world and dive deep into the intersection of spirituality and science on Stories of Impact, The American Writing Awards Science Podcast of the Year. Every first and third Tuesday of the month, writer, performer, producer Tavia Gilbert and journalist Richard Sergay bring you a new conversation that offers uplifting explorations about the art and science of human flourishing. This project was made possible through the generous support of a grant from Templeton World Charity Foundation.

 

#121

Dr. Colin Allen, Dr. Erica Cartmill, and Dr. Heidi Lyn: Animal Joy and the Science of Connection

Are animals capable of feeling joy? How do we know? What is joy? Dr. Erica Cartmill wants ... more

18 Nov 2025

33 MINS

33:46

18 Nov 2025


#120

Remembering Dr. Jane Goodall: The Wild Fight for Our Planet

In remembrance of Jane Goodall (4/3/34 - 10/1/25), we're bringing back our conversation fe... more

04 Nov 2025

22 MINS

22:04

04 Nov 2025


#119

Dr. Alison Gopnik: Why Care Is the Heart of Human Flourishing

"If you ask most people what's the most morally profound, significant, meaningful thing in... more

21 Oct 2025

23 MINS

23:43

21 Oct 2025


#118

Dr. Bahar Köymen on How Children Learn to Think Together

The world today is grappling with enormous challenges: how will we allow artificial intell... more

07 Oct 2025

20 MINS

20:50

07 Oct 2025


#117

Nicole Bruskewitz and Henry May on Transforming Education Through Character

When Coschool founder and CEO Henry May began his career as a teacher, he learned that his... more

02 Sep 2025

31 MINS

31:41

02 Sep 2025


#116

Dr. Glen Moriarty & Dr. Sarah Schnitker: Gratitude, AI, and the Gift Economy

In the societies in which most of us live, our capitalist economic systems run on transact... more

19 Aug 2025

28 MINS

28:22

19 Aug 2025


#115

Dr. Elizabeth Dowling & Dr. Richard Lerner: Transforming Community Futures Through a School of Love

Today's episode is full of beauty, hope, healing, community, and connection. In fact, it m... more

05 Aug 2025

22 MINS

22:54

05 Aug 2025


#114

Kurt Shaw and Rita da Silva: Brazilian Resistance and Renewal Through Playing Together

Over the last five years, we've explored stories with countless scientists whose thoughtfu... more

15 Jul 2025

24 MINS

24:59

15 Jul 2025


#113

Dr. Eugene Ohu: Inspiring Empathy in Nigeria's Next Generation Leaders

Today, we're excited to bring you a hopeful and constructive perspective on modern technol... more

01 Jul 2025

24 MINS

24:46

01 Jul 2025


#112

Embracing Diverse Worldviews in the Classroom

Last week we introduced you to Dr. Berry Billingsley, in a conversation about her work stu... more

17 Jun 2025

33 MINS

33:53

17 Jun 2025


#111

Dr. Berry Billingsley: Big Questions That Change How We Learn

Is science fundamentally in opposition to religion, or do they just have little to do with... more

03 Jun 2025

24 MINS

24:42

03 Jun 2025


#110

Dr. Nicholas Bloom: What Remote Work Reveals About Equity and Innovation

Did you know that you are part of one of the most significant revolutions in the last 85 y... more

20 May 2025

20 MINS

20:20

20 May 2025


#109

Dr. Kurt Gray: What Polarization Teaches us About Harm and Human Understanding

We're back this episode for our second timely interview focusing on political polarization... more

06 May 2025

36 MINS

36:18

06 May 2025


#108

Dr. Sean Westwood: What Polarization Reveals About Democracy and the Human Spirit

When we spoke recently with Dr. Sean Westwood, associate professor of government at Dartmo... more

15 Apr 2025

37 MINS

37:49

15 Apr 2025


#107

Dr. Anna Corwin: Understanding Spiritual Intelligence Across Cultures

Today we wrap up an enlightening series of conversations on religious ritual as a pathway ... more

18 Mar 2025

20 MINS

20:36

18 Mar 2025


#106

Dr. Adam Cohen, Aliza Kline and Dr. Arielle Levites: Gathering at the Table for Connection and Belon...

Today we're back in conversation with Dr. Adam Cohen, social psychologist and psychologist... more

04 Mar 2025

24 MINS

24:03

04 Mar 2025


#105

Dr. Adam Cohen & Dr. Kathryn A. Johnson: Flourishing in the Yom Kippur Fast

In today's episode, we continue the discussion about fasting, as we hear from two scholars... more

18 Feb 2025

17 MINS

17:39

18 Feb 2025


#104

Dr. Mostafa Salari Rad: The Hidden Powers of Ramadan Fasting

Meet Dr. Mostafa Salari Rad, a postdoctoral fellow in psychology at the New School in New ... more

04 Feb 2025

20 MINS

20:47

04 Feb 2025


#103

Dr. Santiago Tobón — From Gangs to Growth: Fighting for the Future of Medellín's Teens

Meet Dr. Santiago Tobón. Born and raised in Medellin, Colombia, Dr. Tobón grew up in the 8... more

21 Jan 2025

24 MINS

24:57

21 Jan 2025


#102

Season 8 full length trailer: Stories of Impact

This season on Stories of Impact, we look through a new lens at old traditions, see new ge... more

07 Jan 2025

04 MINS

04:00

07 Jan 2025


#101

Profs. Guy Itzchakov & Netta Weinstein: The Science of Listening

Please take our listener survey: [ https://bit.ly/3YxfDm2] (https://bit.ly/3YxfDm2) THANK ... more

17 Dec 2024

39 MINS

39:02

17 Dec 2024